US Bridges

Sc 3/HERITAGE RD over Cypress Creek

Fair

Jasper County, South Carolina · 1.5MI W of Grays · Structure no. 000000000006519

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
210 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 3/HERITAGE RD over Cypress Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sc 3/HERITAGE RD over Cypress Creek in Jasper County, South Carolina. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 949 by 2043. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 3/HERITAGE RD
CrossesCypress Creek
Location1.5MI W of Grays
RouteState Highway 3
CountyJasper County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates32.68357, -81.05286
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2023)
Projected traffic949 by 2043
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 3/HERITAGE RD over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 3/HERITAGE RD over Cypress Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Sc 3/HERITAGE RD over Cypress Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Sc 3/HERITAGE RD over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 3/HERITAGE RD over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.